Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 51 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Couples Counseling, Self Esteem and 8 more.
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As a Licensed Therapist, I am committed to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards and contributing to advancing the social work profession. With over 25 years of experience in social work, I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) fluent in two languages/cultures. I have provided counseling and therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups using evidence-based and culturally sensitive approaches. I also offer online telehealth services.
I help clients identify their strengths, set goals, gain insights, and implement effective coping strategies to initiate positive changes. As a client-centered therapist, my goal is to help individuals achieve their full potential and develop new coping strategies that facilitate positive change.
The support I offer each client helps them create a path toward improved self-worth and fulfillment. My background includes extensive experience providing therapeutic services to youth and families dealing with various emotional and behavioral challenges. I also have experience treating individuals, families, and couples facing substance abuse issues, as well as facilitating women's groups that address trauma and self-esteem concerns.
I have experience in addressing addictive disorders and supporting individuals in their recovery journey. I understand the impact these disorders can have on families, and I guide individuals in overcoming addiction and codependency. My expertise includes alcohol and drug addiction, eating disorders, sex and love addiction, gambling addiction, and other related issues. Additionally, I am bilingual and can work with Spanish-speaking clients.
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Cash - $95 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Managing distress without losing control or acting out is crucial. Many individuals struggle with overwhelming emotions, which can intensify their feelings. I work with clients to enhance their Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance. This therapeutic approach focuses on helping individuals accept the reality of their lives and behaviors while also learning to change unhelpful patterns.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
"If you change your thoughts, you can change your life." I have practiced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for many years, and I have found it to be highly effective in changing unhelpful or unhealthy patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. CBT is specifically designed to improve your quality of life quickly, making it an effective treatment for depression and anxiety.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling, also known as relationship counseling, is a form of talk therapy that aims to help couples identify and change negative behaviors to improve their relationship. This type of therapy is designed to assist both partners in gaining a better understanding of any negative patterns within their relationship. I have extensive experience working with couples, providing support in relationship building, developing active listening skills, identifying couple strengths, resolving conflicts, facilitating fair discussions of issues, and promoting relationship growth. Over the years, I have helped numerous couples enhance their relationships and grow closer together.
3 ratings with written reviews
August 12, 2025
Carmen is an outstanding listener and has a very warm personality. Talking with her helps me a lot, figuring out my feeling, where I want to go from there, and also gives me the tools to get there. Plus, she has a wonderful sense of humour. I am very grateful. :)
February 25, 2025
I enjoy my therapy sessions with Carmen. I like her approach and style. She has a soft tone that allows her to discuss and convey difficult topics more easily than others. Whether she genuinely cares or not you'd never know it because she comes across as caring, kind, compassionate, understanding, empathetic, and wanting to help.
January 28, 2025
Me encanto la session con la Sra. Carmen! Me senti muy comodo y relajado hablando con ella. Me gusto como ella me hablo, respondio, y consejo tambien. Lo veo como una relacion bonito, productivo, y larga empezando ahora.